MARIAN RIVERA chosen as Most Beautiful Star in YES MAGAZINE's 100 Most Beautiful Stars - Video June 22, 2009

Marian Rivera is chosen by Yes Magazine as Most Beautiful Star in the 100 Most Beautiful Stars in Yes Magazine Special Edition. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired June 22, 2009.



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MANNY PACQUIAO Gets Warm Reception in SARANGANI, will run for Congress 2010 - Video June 22, 2009

Manny Pacquiao gets a warm reception in Malapatan, Sarangani. Pacman will run for Congress in the 2010 Philippine Election, he also confirmed that there will be one more fight for him then it will retirement time and will concentrate on his public service for the people of Sarangani. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired June 22, 2009.



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MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL Sings "WHO ARE YOU MUMOY?" with HI-C in BUBBLE GANG's IyoTube June 19, 2009

The original music video "Who Are You Mumoy?" from the moymoypalaboy "Uploaded" Album shown for the first time in Bubble Gang's IyoTube segment on June 19, 2009. Bonus Comedy Skit with Paulene Luna before the music video.

MOYMOYPALABOY "WHO ARE YOU MUMOY?" with HI-C in BUBBLE GANG's IyoTube June 19, 2009


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MARIAN RIVERA in DARNA Training via Wushu Style - Video June 17, 2009

Marian Rivera is in training via Wushu style for her upcoming role as Darna in the latest incarnation of Mars Ravelo's Superheroine icon. She also enjoys being suspended in cables for her flying scenes. Also in the casts is Buboy Villar who will play Darna's sidekick Ding. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired June 17, 2009



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MANNY PACQUIAO Finalizing His Next Fight Possibly vs. MIGUEL COTTO - Video June 17, 2009

Manny Pacquiao is looking forward for his next fight, no it won't be the cowardly-so-many-excuses Floyd Mayweather Jr. but possibly against Puerto Rico's Miguel 'Boriqua Bomber' Cotto, the current WBO Welterweight Champion. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired June 27, 2009



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ARNEL PINEDA of JOURNEY Rocks DONINGTON PARK in Leicestershire, England Download Festival 2009 - June 14, 2009

The video was recorded just hours ago courtesy of mcbenny13...Journey's Don't Stop Believing at Donington Park near Castle Donington in North West Leicestershire, England for the Download Festival 2009. Watch Filipino Arnel Pineda sings Don't Stop Believing with a style of his own in front of thousands (millions?) of fans

MANNY PACQUIAO & FREDDIE ROACH Honored by BOXING WRITERS ASSOCIATION of AMERICA (BWAA), MAYWEATHER vs. MARQUEZ Postponed - Video June 15, 2009

Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach got honored by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) with Boxer of the Year and Trainer of the Year for 2008 in New York last June 12, 2009. Also in the news Pretty Boy Floyd hurt himself thus postponing his scheduled fight with Juan Manuel Marquez. Video courtesy of 24 Oras which aired June 15, 2009



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MANNY PACQUIAO Receives 2008 BOXING WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA's Boxer of the Year Award in New York, June 12, 2009

Manny Pacquiao received his award for the BWAA's 2008 Fighter of the Year in New York on June 12, 2009 which also happens to be the Philippines' Independence Day Anniversary. The BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) awards is considered as the most prestigious in boxing, and the biggest names of the sport all came out in full force. None however was bigger tonight than the 2008 Fighter of the Year Manny Pacquiao.

Here's a video courtesy of RedPandemic


Manny Pacquiao's speech in transcription

“Pleasant evening to all the guests, my fellow awardees and the esteemed members of the Boxing Writers Association of America. I would like to congratulate the Boxing Writers Association of America for it's 84th annual awards night. Your long existence only proves that there no association more prestigious than the Boxing Writers Association of America. (applause)

You have passed the test of time. It is my great honor and privilege to be chosen as the 2008 Fighter of the Year. It is for this reason that I chose to travel half across the globe to personally receive this award tonight. (cheers and applause)

Choosing me as the fighter of the year in 2006 was the highest accolade in my boxing career. Giving it to me for the second time leaves me with no words to express the joy and how grateful I feel. It would surely pain me not to come accept this prestigious award personally. I want to let you know that it is a privilege to personally receive this award and thank everybody for their trust and confidence you have given me. Deep in my heart I know how the BWAA has supported me in my boxing career. The members have been kind and wonderful to me in the write-ups.

Who I am, not only in America but the whole world is something I owe to you my friends. And for that, I will be forever grateful. (cheers and applause) For honoring me with this prestigious award, I promise the Boxing Writers Association of America that the boxing fans will see a more exciting Manny Pacquiao, every round, every minute, every second I fight on the top of the ring…

I also hope that this award will serve as an example and an inspiration for the young fighters to believe in themselves and keep on dreaming big. Always remember, your dreams will always be inside you. No one can take it away.

Having this award now is really larger than life; having to follow the footprints of the legendary fighters. But I didn’t do it all by myself. I had the help and support of many people. I’d like to take this rare opportunity to thank all of them, especially to our God. Without God I am not here. For all the blessing he gave me, Thank you.

And to my wife and kids: Jinkee, Michael, Jimwell, Princess and Queen Elizabeth and to my family who supported me- advice, encouragement and comfort over the course of this endeavor having more than I can express.

Mr. Bob Arum, my promoter Bob, Thanks for believing in me.

To my trainer Freddie Roach, Congratulations coach for being the trainer of the year. You deserve it!

To the members of Team Pacquiao, it has been a wonderful year for all of us.

To the Filipino nation who continue to inspire me to do my best. To all the boxing fans, to my fellow nominees who are equally great and excellent in their own way. And to all the people and institutions that I forgot to mention who in one way or another contributed a lot to making everything possible for me. Thank you! This is for you!!!"

(Applause)

BAGONG NAYONG PILIPINO ENTERTAINMENT CITY MANILA - Kick Off Construction in 60 Days

I am awaiting for the construction of Pagcor City aka Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City which will house an integrated resort with a world class theme park, casinos, shopping malls, sports arena and other leisure activities. Speculations on the theme park to be constructed on the Pagcor reclaimed land was said to be another Universal Studios but continued research revealed that the Universal Studios in Singapore have already signed an agreement with its developer (Genting Berhad group of Malaysia) that it will be the only Universal Studios in South East Asia for 30 years ! Another speculation that I have been reading is that a Warner Bros. Movie World will be put up instead. Well, I just hope the theme park to be built on Pagcor grounds would be on par with the best of other theme parks in the world. What I am truly excited about this Pagcor project is that it is conveniently located just walking distance across my clinic here in Baclaran. Current updates on the project can be read below

Here's video I recorded earlier - The Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City Ad as seen on CNN, this ad is currently being played out frequently on CNN

PHILIPPINES INVESTORS DEPOSIT US$300 MLN FOR PAGCOR COMPLEX

MANILA, Jun 12, 2009 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) -- AZECF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- The three main investors in a Philippines casino development have deposited US$300 million - US$100 million each - with Pagcor as assurance of their commitment to the project.
SM Group, Genting Group of Malaysia and Aruze Corp. of Japan are the major investors in the 100-hectare Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment Complex along Manila Bay in Pasay City, and intend to pursue plans to develop the property into the country's premier entertainment complex.

"We want to be assured they are committed to do the project and push through with their plans," said Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) chairman Ephraim Genuino.

Initial investments for the project are expected to reach US$6 billion.

About 100 hectares of the 120-hectare track of the Pagcor property are already allotted to these three developers.

Genuino said SM would kick off construction in 60 days with the fencing of the property that it was going to develop.

The first phase of the three-phased development is expected to be completed in two to three years. It will include hotels, sports arena, museum, world class theme park, and an oceanarium.

Genuino is trying to allay the fears and opposition from some sectors that Pagcor is turning the massive development into a version of Macau-Las Vegas gambling fame.

"Only three per cent of the entire development along the Manila Bay is related to gaming and casinos," he said. The Genting Group would be the developer for the casino and gaming portion.

The larger chunk of the complex would be composed of tourism, entertainment and leisure, and sports facilities.

Included in the new entertainment complex is the already-developed section spanning about 300 hectares that contains the sprawling Mall of Asia complex.

The government has been constantly pushing for the development of the Bagong Nayong Pilipino Entertainment City, which Genuino said would create about 200,000 jobs.

The original Nayong Pilipino located near the airport had been closed. It used to showcase the country's pride including famous tourist spots with a touch of history and culture.

Genuino said there were some new foreign operators that had expressed an interest to put additional investment into the complex.

He said these three foreign groups - American, European and Korean - all had existing gaming operations elsewhere and were currently being investigated and assessed by Pagcor to determine if they could also take part in the development of Pagcor City. He did not give further details.

Among the requirements to be part of the Pagcor City development were a minimum investment of US$1 billion towards the investor's intended projects which should be completed in five years and the submission of a concept plan and design.

It would take between three to six months before Pagcor could then determine if these potential new investors could participate, Genuino said.

article source: http://www.tradingmarkets.com/

MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL Sings "RUGBY BOY" Live! at SOP - Video aired June 7, 2009

The lipsynch sensation, now singing sensation Moymoy Palaboy & Roadfill sings "Rugby Boy" (from their Uploaded album) at SOP Rules which aired June 7, 2009

moymoypalaboy Sings "Rugby Boy" Live! at SOP - June 7, 2009


Bonus videos of Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill which aired June 7, 2009

moymoypalaboy "Hit Me Baby (More Than) One More Time" Version 2 - June 7, 2009


MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL "Don't_Ch@" at SOP June 7, 2009


MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL Defends Aljur Abrenica - Showbiz Central June 7, 2009

MOYMOY PALABOY & ROADFILL Lipsyncs Metallica's Enter Sandman in Bubble Gang June 5, 2009

Here's the latest lipsynching video of Moymoy Palaboy & Roadfill featuring Metallica's Enter Sandman in Bubble Gang's IyoTube segment which aired June 5, 2009



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DAVID CARRADINE (1936-2009) Goodbye 'Grasshopper'

I practically grew up watching David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine in the TV series 'Kung Fu' on IBC 13 here in the Philippines. He was a big part of the Kung Fu craze in the 1970s thanks in big part to the legendary Bruce Lee. David Carradine wasn't a martial artist before he starred in Kung Fu. The Kung Fu TV series was conceived by Bruce Lee himself and presented the conception to the Warner Bros. executives. Unfortunately, Warner Bros. honchos picked David Carradine to play Kwai Chang Caine instead of Bruce Lee because Lee wasn't a bankable star at the time and was Chinese.


This is the image that I will always remember David Carradine, the serene priest in 'Kung Fu' also known as 'grasshopper' by the Shaolin priest in the TV series.

Carradine was found dead Thursday (June 4, 2009) in Thailand. The 72-year-old actor appeared to have hanged himself in a suite at the luxury Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel, said Lt. Teerapop Luanseng, the officer responsible for investigating the death.

"I can confirm that we found his body, naked, hanging in the closet," Teerapop said. He said police were investigating and suspected suicide, though one of his managers questioned that theory.

"All we can say is, we know David would never have committed suicide," said Tiffany Smith, of Binder & Associates, his management company. "We're just waiting for them to finish the investigation and find out what really happened. He really appreciated everything life has to give ... and that's not something David would ever do to himself."

Carradine had flown to Thailand last week and began work on "Stretch" two days before his death, Smith said. He had several other projects lined up after the action film, which was being directed by Charles De Meaux with Carradine in the lead.

David Carradine can be seen in the Jonas Brothers' music video 'Burnin' Up' which was released last year.

MANNY PACQUIAO Ranks # 57 in FORBES Magazine Top 100 World's Most Powerful Celebrities

Power Rank 57
Pay $40 mil
Category: Athletes Pay Rank 36
Web Rank 55
Press Rank 59
TV/Radio Rank 80

Widely regarded at the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Pacquiao had two blockbuster fights in the past year: He took on Oscar De La Hoya in December and Ricky Hatton in May. Pac-Man is a huge celebrity in his home of the Philippines and plans to run for political office there once his days in the ring are over. Counts Nike and beer maker San Miguel among his sponsors.

source : Forbes.Com

Here's a video from 24 Oras which aired June 4, 2009